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Unread 10/10/2010, 12:21 PM   #1
vagito04
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What Size Heater

I have an 155 gallon bowfront aquariam, salt water. what kind of heater should i keep in this and how many watts. anyone knows please help me out...


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Unread 10/10/2010, 12:27 PM   #2
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I like the titanium heaters, most brands are fine. as for watts, get 2 300w, one in the sump, and one in the DT in case of failure, keep the one in the DT set a degree or 2 under the one in the sump. This is what I do anyway, I'm sure you will get more feedback.


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Unread 10/10/2010, 04:43 PM   #3
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+1 on multiple heaters but I think you can keep them all in the sump, and I think 600 watts is about right.


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Unread 10/10/2010, 05:46 PM   #4
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And do 2-3 heaters instead of one big heater. It will distribute the heat and when one goes wacky and sticks on then you won't have a tank fry out from heat.


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I would do 2 300w also that should be enough to keep tank heated even when it is cold.


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